Irene Monasterolo

Postdoctoral Researcher in Climate and Nature Finance at the Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU), Vienna, Austria. This postdoctoral opening is in climate finance, nature finance, development finance, economics, finance, statistics , and quantitative macro-financial modelling. The role sits at the WU Institute for Ecological Economics and focuses on the international development aspects of climate and nature finance within the international financial architecture. The researcher will contribute new conceptual and quantitative insights into the role of debt, financial instruments, resilience and sustainability facilities, regional financing arrangements, and insurance as global shock absorbers against climate and nature risks for emerging market and developing economies. The position also involves developing quantitative tools, especially behavioural Stock-Flow Consistent models and stress-testing models , to assess macro-financial implications of climate and nature risks and financial instruments. The post mentions collaboration with experts from the Task Force on Climate, Development and the International Financial Architecture, led by Boston University Global Development Policy Center in collaboration with the G24 and V20, with dialogue involving multilateral development banks and financial institutions. Eligibility highlights: PhD in Economics, Finance, Statistics, Physics, or a related field (obtained or close to completion); proven experience in macro-financial and financial risk modelling using Stock-Flow Consistent, Agent-Based, or network models; strong MATLAB and Python coding skills; fluency in English; willingness to travel internationally. Location: Vienna (AT), Austria. Duration: 16 months, with extension possible. Start date: December 2026 (negotiable). This is a postdoctoral job opening, not a scholarship. The post says an official call will be out in a few days, so interested candidates should watch for the formal application announcement.